S.Ganesan, S/O.Saminathan, v. The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :07.09.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS W.P.(MD) No.16893 of 2016 S.Ganesan ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police, Udayalipatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 08.09.2016 at night in connection with "Aavani Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Sithi Vinayagar, Sri Kondi Muniswaran Temple at Kulavaipatti Village, Kannankudi Post, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 26.08.2016. For Petitioner :

Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthick For Respondent :

Mr.K.P.Krishnadas Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 08.09.2016 in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Sithi Vinayagar, Sri Kondi Muniswaran Temple at Kulavaipatti Village, Kannankudi Post, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 26.08.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Sithi Vinayagar, Sri Kondi Muniswaran Temple at Kulavaipatti Village, Kannankudi Post, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, scheduled to be held on 08.09.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 26.08.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the programme on the above said dates. However, the respondent Police has not yet considered the said representation and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.

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3.

Heard the learned Government Advocate for the respondent.

4. In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police is directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation, dated 26.08.2016, given by the petitioner, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in the area, well before the date of function.

5. With the above direction,this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

The Inspector of Police, Udayalipatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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